Program Assistant (Sustainability Education Fellows (SEF) Program Officer) at McGill University
Montréal, QC, Canada -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Nov, 25

Salary

30.0

Posted On

20 Aug, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Sustainability Education, Knowledge Mobilization, Diverse Groups, Program Evaluation, Communication Skills, Sustainability, Social Media, Newsletters, Interdisciplinary Teaching, Leadership Skills, Project Management Skills, Writing, Team Coordination

Industry

Education Management

Description

Please refer to the
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Hiring Unit:
McGill’s Office of Sustainability
Position Summary:

Program Evaluation and Knowledge Mobilization

  • Oversee the administration of initial, mid-term, and final program evaluations to track Fellow progress and impact
  • Analyze qualitative and quantitative feedback to inform program improvements
  • Coordinate the development of an open-access, bilingual (FR/EN) guide to support sustainability course (re)desig

Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities

  • Excellent organizational and project management skills; ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
  • Experience in instructional design and workshop facilitation, ideally related to sustainability or interdisciplinary teaching
  • Demonstrated ability to engage faculty and students in programmatic or pedagogical initiatives
  • Team coordination and leadership skills, including experience facilitating collaboration across diverse groups
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience with writing for newsletters, social media, and reports
  • Experience in qualitative and/or quantitative program evaluation an asset
  • Knowledge of sustainability education in higher education contexts and McGill’s sustainability initiatives is an asset
  • Bilingualism (English/French) is an asse
Responsibilities

Program Design and Implementation

  • Lead the coordination and delivery of the SEF training sessions (both in person and online) between fall 2025 and spring 2026, including a two-day December retreat
  • Co-develop session agendas and materials; liaise with guest facilitators, instructional designers, and other collaborators
  • Coach and mentor Fellows (faculty and student) as they redesign or develop sustainability-focused courses
  • Provide leadership for program check-ins and support activities
  • Coordinate the SEF Advisory Group, including scheduling meetings, preparing materials, and leading the meetings

Program Evaluation and Knowledge Mobilization

  • Oversee the administration of initial, mid-term, and final program evaluations to track Fellow progress and impact
  • Analyze qualitative and quantitative feedback to inform program improvements
  • Coordinate the development of an open-access, bilingual (FR/EN) guide to support sustainability course (re)design

Communications and Outreach

  • Support outreach and recruitment for the 2025–2026 cohort
  • Create content for SEF social media and newsletters
  • Maintain SEF’s online presence and website

Institutional and Inter-University Collaboration

  • Work with instructional designers and program leaders at McGill to advance a shared vision for sustainability education
  • Help consolidate an internal network of McGill sustainability curriculum leaders
  • Support inter-university engagement with other Canadian institutions advancing sustainability education initiatives

Strategic and Administrative Support

  • Contribute to the development of long-term funding proposals to secure the SEF’s future
  • Support an ongoing research project on the SEF’s institutional impact
  • Stay connected with project partners across campus to ensure the SEF remains aligned with related sustainability education initiatives and to identify opportunities for collaboration and innovation in curriculum development

Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities

  • Excellent organizational and project management skills; ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
  • Experience in instructional design and workshop facilitation, ideally related to sustainability or interdisciplinary teaching
  • Demonstrated ability to engage faculty and students in programmatic or pedagogical initiatives
  • Team coordination and leadership skills, including experience facilitating collaboration across diverse groups
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience with writing for newsletters, social media, and reports
  • Experience in qualitative and/or quantitative program evaluation an asset
  • Knowledge of sustainability education in higher education contexts and McGill’s sustainability initiatives is an asset
  • Bilingualism (English/French) is an asset

SUPERVISOR: Cross-supervised between McGill Office of Sustainability and Faculty of Education
PLANNED STARTING DATE (flexible): September 2, 2025
HOW TO APPLY: Please apply through Workday and include a CV and cover letter in your application.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: The Sustainability Education Fellows
website
The McGill Office of Sustainability (MOOS) values the contributions that individuals who identify as members of marginalized communities bring to our organization, and encourages women, Indigenous people, people of colour, people identifying as LGBTTQI (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, two-spirited, queer, intersex), members of ethnic minorities, immigrants and people with disabilities to apply. Please indicate if you consider yourself to be a member of one of these groups and would like to be considered as such for the purpose of this hiring process.
Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.
Knowledge of English: McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level # 4 on a scale of 0-4.
For a definition of our language proficiency levels, please click
here.
Minimum Education and Experience:
High School Diploma 2 Years Related Experience
Hourly Salary:

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